Questions and Answers for ECHO 21.2 cc Gas 2-Stroke Straight Shaft String Trimmer

A:  13”

A:  Interesting, the item detail description states "17 in. cutting swath"

A:  Hi Leon! Thank you for your inquiry. The SRM-225 features a 13" cutting swath.

A:  Hi Albert! Thank you for your inquiry. The Speed Feed trimmer head is very easy to load line into. To watch a short demo video, please visit the following link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqO3kKZttWc.

A:  you will find the directions on pages 40-41, but you cut up to about 20ft of line, asumming the head is empty you twist it until you can see clear through the eyelets and feed the cable till its even on both sides and hold the head and twist to wind..

A:  It is absolutely impossible to rewind. My original one came all knotted up inside and would not feed. The instructions are totally inadequate. If you are out in the field you should not have to resort to YouTube to work a piece of equipment. Returning

A:  Hi Dennis! Thank you for your inquiry. All ECHO products can be operated on its side or at any angle. ECHO utilizes all-position diaphragm carburetors with every 2-stroke engine to provide smooth operation at any angle.

A:  yes, but not for an extended amount of time.

A:  It doesn't have a battery, it's Gas powered.

A:  Hi Sergio! Thank you for your inquiry. This is not a battery powered product. On average, a full tank will run between 30-45 minutes.

A:  Hello! Thank you for your inquiry. The rotation of straight shaft (SRM) trimmers is counterclockwise (viewed from top). There is no way to change the rotation direction of the cutting head from counterclockwise to clockwise.

A:  Hi Patt! The SRM-225 is compatible with the purge bulb kit, #90249Y.

A:  Hi Jack! The ECHO 2-stroke products require a 50:1 fuel/oil ratio.

A:  I have had an Echo weed whacker for 9 years. I trim/ cut everything! I really,really put it through the ringer. Of all the garden tools I have ever bought/ used, there is no doubt that this is THE BEST!!!!! The Best tool, Period Recommend a universal head

A:  Hi David! Thank you for your inquiry. All of the ECHO products are designed for both commercial and residential use.

A:  its not a weed eater

A:  Hi Derrick! The ECHO 2-stroke engines requires a 50:1 fuel/oil ratio; 89 to 93 octane.

A:  No. You have to use an oil gas mixture, 50:1. You can buy the 2 stroke oil at any place and add it to a 2 or 2.5 gallon can depending on your needs. 

A:  Its a mix with gas

A:  89 octane minimum with 50:1 oil ratio

A:  Mixed gas and 2-cycle oil.